Median salary
$232,294
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$205.2k – $277.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
88%
22 of 25 roles
Live roles
25
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Group Director & Lead Counsel (Strategic Transactions)
Director and Associate General Counsel, Corporate Legal
Associate General Counsel, Employment
Assistant General Counsel -Technology Licensing
VP, Legal Counsel, CFS, Credit & Venmo
Assistant General Counsel - Sales/Business Unit Support
Senior Patent & IP Counsel
Director & Sr. Corporate Counsel - Compliance
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| TT The Trade Desk | $214,050 | 4 |
|
Adobe
|
$270,981 | 2 |
|
Cadence Design Systems
|
$268,000 | 2 |
|
Micron Technology
|
$255,250 | 2 |
|
Lyten
|
$248,700 | 2 |
| PA PayPal | $247,275 | 2 |
Nex
|
$201,250 | 2 |
Danaher
|
$162,500 | 2 |
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How much do Counsel roles in San Jose pay?
The median salary for Counsel roles in San Jose is $232,294 per year. Most pay falls between $205,225 (25th percentile) and $277,875 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $189,595 to $304,500.
These figures are computed live from 25 active Counsel roles in San Jose on JobsRadar, of which 22 (88%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Counsel roles in San Jose include Cadence Design Systems, Adobe, Archer and Micron Technology.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Counsel salary in San Jose?
- The median is $232,294 per year, with most pay between $205,225 and $277,875 (25th–75th percentile), based on 22 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Counsel salary range in San Jose?
- Pay ranges from about $189,595 to $304,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $232,294. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.